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- Alternate name: Low-carbohydrate diet
- Premise: Restrict carbohydrate consumption
- Often includes high protein consumption
- Most famous: Atkins DietWeightlossresources: Low Carbohydrate - How Do Low Carb Diets Work?
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A low-carb diet is any diet program that limits or restricts the consumption of carbohydrates.
According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on July 17, 2008, people on a low-carb diet, in comparison to a low-fat and Mediterranean diet, lost the most weight and had the greatest decrease HDL cholesterol.NEJM: Weight Loss with a Low-Carbohydrate, Mediterranean, or Low-Fat Diet (July 17, 2008)
Specific Examples
- Atkins Nutritional Approach
- Sugar Busters
- South Beach Diet
- Ketogenic Diet
- Hollywood Diet
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Low-Carb Diets Questions
Im looking for pizza with a low carb count. 15g or less per slice would be great. Any Suggestions? 8 AnswersHi I have the perfect pizza for you, I am a vegan therefore I look for pizzas tailored to specialty diets, one of my favorites is the Amy's brand frozen pizzas,... read more
Whats the best low carb diet out there? 2 AnswersI really think the original Atkins is the best for the majority of people who need a low-carb diet. It's had the longest track record and the most research. I ... read more
IS a low carb diet a good idea to get rid of the gut? 2 AnswersCombine it with exercise. You have to do BOTH diet and exercise. read more -
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